In Asia, the art of fostering and maintaining healthy skin is learned from a young age. And “healthy” doesn’t just mean free from acne, scars or wrinkles. It means bouncy, glowing and clean – attributes that can only be achieved when you take care of your whole body.
This inside-out approach can be traced all the way back to traditional Chinese medicine, which teaches that your skin is a mirror of your body, meaning the healthier you are, the healthier your skin will be. This philosophy permeates Asian culture and manifests itself in:
- Foods that cause “damp heat” (濕熱) in...